/op'euhr tooh"ni tee, -tyooh"-/ , n. , pl. opportunities .
1. an appropriate or favorable time or occasion: Their meeting afforded an opportunity to exchange views.
2. a situation or condition favorable for attainment of a goal.
3. a good position, chance, or prospect, as for advancement or success.
[ 1350-1400; ME opportunite opportunitas convenience, fitness, equiv. to opportun ( us ) (see OPPORTUNE) + -itas- -ITY ]